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Burabay Scandal Erupts Again Over Restricted Lake Access
Another scandal in Burabay: a recreation area employee blocks a man from reaching the lake. Police registered the incident, and the administrator was held accountable.
20 Million Tenge Prize Pool for Cosplayers at Comic Con Astana
Comic Con Astana 2026 will feature a 20 million tenge cosplay prize pool. International jury announced. Festival runs August 6-9 in Astana.
Digital Pet Passports Now Available on eGov for Kazakhstani Pet Owners
Kazakhstani pet owners can now get a digital pet passport via eGov Mobile. Learn how to access it and what data it contains.
How Kazakhstan Lost the Main Route of the Great Silk Road
Historian Zhaksylyk Sabitov explains how Kazakhstan lost the main route of the Great Silk Road after the confrontation between Tokhtamysh and Tamerlane.
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Kazakhstan Amnesty: How Many Convicts Have Been Released
Kazakhstan's amnesty: about 10,000 submissions sent to courts, 620 released from colonies, 724 from probation, and over 730 had sentences reduced.
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Kazakh Man Detained Over Controversial Wedding Toast in Zhetysai
A man in Kazakhstan was detained for a controversial wedding toast in Zhetysai that sparked public outrage. A criminal case was opened on charges of inciting discord.
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Video Surveillance Cameras Installed on Seven Tourist Routes in Burabay
Burabay National Park installs video surveillance on seven tourist routes to enhance safety, monitor attendance, and enforce environmental laws.
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Dakota Johnson Is Distantly Related to Marilyn Monroe
Dakota Johnson, who plays Marilyn Monroe in a new film, is a distant relative of the iconic star. MyHeritage reveals they are ninth cousins. Details on infohub.kz.
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Aktobe residents outraged by tree felling in triathlon park
Aktobe residents are outraged by the felling of mature trees in the triathlon park. They demand explanations from the city administration about the legality of the work and the fate of the site.
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Fraud Becomes Most Common Crime in Kazakhstan
In January-June, Kazakhstan saw an 11.7% drop in criminal offenses, but fraud now makes up 34.2% of all cases. Details in the Ranking.kz review.
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Kazakh Driver Fined for Dangerous Stunt with Passenger
Police in East Kazakhstan fined a driver and passenger for a dangerous stunt in a Chevrolet Cobalt. The driver faces a 5 MCI fine for an unbelted passenger.
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Street Greenery May Improve Sleep Quality, Study Finds
Japanese researchers found that street greenery may be linked to better sleep. Analyzing 200,000 Tokyo images, they discovered greener areas promote longer sleep.
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Erke Esmahan Stuns Fans in Traditional Kazakh Attire
Kazakh singer Erke Esmahan stuns fans in traditional Kazakh attire, sharing her love for national clothing and presenting her new album and music video.
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Kazakh Woman Fined for Using Profanity on Instagram
In Petropavlovsk, a court fined a woman 60,550 tenge for posting videos with profanity on Instagram. Details on infohub.kz.
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Kazakhstan Updates Rules for Assessing Severity of Workplace Injuries
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry proposes new rules for assessing workplace injury severity, including criteria like injury nature, life threat, and disability risk. Public discussion until Aug 19.
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Kazakhstan allocates 33bn tenge from recycling fees to combat forest fires
Since 2024, Kazakhstan has allocated over 33 billion tenge from recycling fees to update firefighting equipment. Forestries and reserves received over 1,000 units of new machinery.
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Kazakh Woman Wins Bankruptcy Case Despite Small Company Stake
A Kazakh woman with a 26,600 tenge stake in an LLP won bankruptcy despite formal ownership. Cassation court ruled the share insignificant, overturning lower courts.
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Kazakh Woman Declared Bankrupt by Court Despite LLC Stake
Kazakh woman declared bankrupt by Cassation Court despite LLC stake. Real value of share insufficient to cover debt.
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Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry Urges Driver Vigilance in Summer Season
Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry urges drivers to follow traffic rules in summer: accident statistics, common violations, and safety recommendations.
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Kazakhstan Proposes Tripartite Contracts for Medical Interns
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry proposes tripartite contracts for medical interns to ensure transparency and address staff shortages. Draft order published on NPA portal.
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Sculptor Pavel Shorokhov: A Guide to His Monuments in Almaty
An exhibition of Pavel and Dmitry Shorokhov's works opened in Almaty. Discover Pavel Shorokhov's famous sculptures and their locations in the city.
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Harvard Study: Watching Sports Fights Loneliness
Harvard researchers found that watching sports strengthens social bonds and reduces loneliness. Learn how sports help combat isolation.
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Driver Arrested for Drifting in BMW in Taraz
A 25-year-old BMW driver in Taraz was arrested for 10 days for drifting. Police remind of liability for dangerous driving.
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‘Simply Unbearable’: Residents of Beskol in North Kazakhstan Suffer from Mysterious Stench
Residents of Beskol village in North Kazakhstan suffer from an unbearable stench of unknown origin. Local authorities have formed a commission to investigate the source of the smell.
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